RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9

Right now you can watch RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 on and — and it is more addictive than the premise lets on. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 285 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. RuPaul anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 earns its spot. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. Season Nine’s drag queens are fiercer than ever, competing to snatch the coveted title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." This year’s cutthroat race to the crown features unpredictable competition, gag-worthy performances, and jaw-dropping moments. RuPaul and Michelle Visage lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. The format has been replicated endlessly since RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 is impossible to watch casually — expect strong opinions. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. The production understands its own premise and executes on it without apology. If you have enjoyed similar formats before, this is one of the stronger examples of what the genre can do.